SUMMARY

Experienced Tester and Tech Writer of 15 years that has documented, developed and executed Software Test Plans. Strategies, Test Cases and test scripts from requirement documentation in order to identify software problems and their causes so as to document discrepancies. Created status reports of software test release findings for dissemination.

COMPUTER SKILLS

SOFTWARE: iOS and Android Mobile devices, Service Test Automation tool, Rally Scrum tool, QC QuickTest, ALM/QTP, Software Install, .NET Framework, MS Server 2003/2008, UNIX, Oracle SQL, HTML, Windows NT, .NET, XML, Bugzilla, Data Mart, Data Warehouse, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 2008, Mercury Test Director, Microsoft Applications, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Access , Crystal Reports, FrontPage, Dreamweaver MX, Photoshop, PL/SQL, Visual Basic, C , Javascript, ClearCase, DOORS, c shell, LaTex, ClearCase, ClearQuest, Jira, ISO 9000, Compuware Test Partner Optimal Trace, CARS and QA Director , SiteCore, SOA, TOAD and SharePoint

HARDWARE: 3PAR Storage RAID array, SUN workstations, IBM AS/400, VAX and Unisys Mainframes, IBM AIX Regatta, pSeries Servers.

EXPERIENCE

Confidential

• Testing Direct Auto Quoting DAQ HTML5 application with Quality Center and Quick Test Professional QTP testing tool in our Enterprise Resource Organization ERO . Currently using Test site for Release 3 Mobile device focus. Validation XML output for correct Driver License selection.
• SQL database tool to retrieve existing Quotes.
• Running test steps on MAC iOS, iPhone, Android Phones, Kindle and Tablet devices.
• Participating in Stand Ups, IPM and Test Training.
• Completed numerous online courses for SDLC/SDM through CourseMill.
• Initiated a One Note document for Training Information on DAQ.

Confidential

• Testing and validating device management software for a storage solution product with agile development for a mobile application. Also testing, web services technologies for a complex enterprise system. Using Rally Dev and test tools, Service Test Automation tool, Rally agile app, Application Lifecycle Management app and QTP.
• Designed and execute tests and reported output results
• Documented the Testing steps for installation of releases and output from installation
• Tracked Test cases, defects and builds installed on the multiple Windows server Virtual Machines.
• Provide BOD and EOD progress reports.

Confidential

• Managed test planning and execution schedules for multiple simultaneous projects. Conferred with team members on QA process practices and improvements. Estimated and calculated test LOE and acceptance requirements coverage, source requirements and timelines. Prepared test documents and acceptance schedules, plans, and procedures for software development and maintenance projects.
• Was on customer site to deploy application onto the facilities network
• Accomplished on-time delivery of the project's technical deliverables i.e. Acceptance Test Plan, Test Reports, etc. .
• Administered testing phases of the software development lifecycle process within an agile development environment for numerous projects used MS Server 2003 and 2008 to manually test backend of application.

Confidential

• Coordinated with PM and IT areas to identify SMEs for their input into testing activities.
• Coordinated and performed testing activities on ASP .NET and Data Warehouse application projects to ensure timely, quality results with SQL. Translated requirements into test cases and ensured the completeness. Conducted quality assessments at major project steps that are defined in the SDLC and testing methodology. Used COMPUWARE QA Director, an integrated solutions for enterprise IT, for requirements tracing, test scripting, reporting and tracking test runs.
• Performed Ad Hoc testing after code install to validate software release.
• Validated data for 200 updates to Data Mart/Warehouse, using SQL, against 3 databases
• Assisted and completed reporting results for major projects
• Excelled at use of MS SQL Server Management Studio
• Documented web application SiteCore for test validation
• Completed 300 test cases for upgraded website.
• As Lead QAQC tester for 6 projects at a time ensured that all standards and practices were followed.

Confidential

• Coordinated and conducted software testing to identify the correctness, completeness, security, and quality of developed computer software of .NET application.
• Performed testing of technical nature, on behalf of stakeholders, that is intended to reveal quality-related information about the product with respect to the context in which it is intended to operate. System testing conducted on a complete, integrated system to evaluate the system's compliance with its specified requirements. Verified XML output. Effectively reported test results. Worked with customer and development team in order to write effective, adequate, and complete test case suites. Involved in work toward CMMI Level III.
• Initiated complete end-to-end test plan of system
• Identified potential security violations
• Performed and documented, in detail, the automated system backup/restore process.
• Initiated regression testing documentation.

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• Test Team member for External Systems Interface GFC/C ESI Test and Evaluation TnE team within CMMI Level 3. Responsible for execution of ESI test activities, plans and procedures. Participated in planning, documentation, implementation and analysis of testing activities. Edit file with LaTex typesetter application. Modified .crcsh and .bash. Experienced operational systems e.g., Aegis, Patriot , developmental systems e.g., GMD, THAAD , with message formats e.g., TADIL-J , and off-the-shelf statistical analysis packages.
• Identified erroneous UNIX scripts in delivered test plan.
• Within 3 weeks was able to complete test runs.
• Delivered documentation on GMD sensors in use and in future within the system.

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• Test .NET web-based application for services to customers. Verified XML output. Lead daily status calls of testing progress with Test Director query information. Analyzed data in Excel and Crystal report Viewer for accuracy. Wrote SQL queries in Oracle 8i 10g database and analyzed PL/SQL for accuracy. Used TSO and ISPF for mainframe data design verification and XML input format. Wrote test plan, test cases and status reports for management. Informed software development of errors, inaccuracies and deficiencies.
• Created at least 80 test scripts out of 100 approx.
• Inserted numerous test records into DB.
• Documented ISPF steps for test verification.

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• Developed documentation for Ka-band WGF Satellite Transmit and Receive Systems Ka-STARS Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals to deliver to JTA-Army. Researched procedures for Controls, Monitoring and Alarms from the server on system performance. Identified processes to replace chassis's and parts in Fixed Operation Group equipment.
• Managed assignment of 12 being 2nd highest of team of workload.
• Wrote all procedures for Operator Terminal and display console.
• Identified errors were presented to development team.
• Used SVG for .jpg input into documentation.

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• Supported Automated Communication Management System ACMS application by leading QA team for the Milstar Joint Program Office. Followed processes and procedures to manage and track ACMS Discrepancy Reports DRs generated by Milstar ACMS system test organizations. Evaluated ACMS capabilities and Commercial-Off-the-Shelf COTS hardware so as to carry out mission planning for the Milstar satellite communications system. Reported System Qualification Test software performance to CRB. Validated system admin procedures, which included database backups and restores, password resets, printer configuration and new user accounts within DII COE interface and UNIX OS and the operational software user manual for ACMS.
• Oversaw testing during IV R at development site SPAWAR .
• Onsite for Operational Delivery of system.
• Produced Status of testing on daily basis.
• Verified 2000 pages of operational procedures of entire system.